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Donald Holland, LMFT

  • Experience40 years
  • LocationNorth Carolina
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Addictions, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Donald

Donald Holland is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in North Carolina who brings four decades of clinical experience to his work.

Background and approach

He focuses on supporting people coping with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, ADHD, depression, self-esteem concerns, sleep and eating difficulties, and a range of relationship and parenting challenges. Holland also addresses related issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, adoption and foster-care transitions, autism spectrum challenges, caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, and codependency.

His approach emphasizes collaboration and creating a nonjudgmental space where clients can explore emotions, patterns, and relational dynamics. He draws on a variety of therapeutic methods, including Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based strategies, cognitive behavioral techniques, and elements of dialectical behavior therapy to tailor treatment to each person’s needs.

Holland accepts international clients and offers multiple remote session formats, aiming to make therapy accessible for people with diverse schedules and life circumstances.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

The therapist uses Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help clients notice and relate to different inner parts or voices, which can be useful for understanding internal conflicts, trauma responses, and self-critical tendencies. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on building psychological flexibility by clarifying values and practicing acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to meaningful action. Attachment-Based Therapy addresses how early relational experiences shape current patterns and works to develop more supported, reparative connections in relationships.

Choosing the right approach is often a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your goals, preferences, and presenting concerns and then suggest methods that fit your situation, adapting techniques over time as needs evolve. Clients are invited to participate in shaping the plan so therapy aligns with their priorities.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules or to continue work from different locations. These formats allow licensed professionals to provide consistent, ongoing care while tailoring communication styles and session rhythms to each person’s comfort and availability.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns can I bring to therapy?
He works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, ADHD, relationship and family difficulties, eating and sleeping problems, self esteem and depression.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He takes a collaborative, nonjudgmental approach and helps clients explore feelings and patterns while creating practical strategies for change.
How long has he practiced clinically?
He has 40 years of professional experience working with individuals across many presenting concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds the credential LMFT and is licensed in North Carolina under NC LMFT 1050.
Can nonlocal clients work with him?
Yes, he accepts international clients and conducts sessions with people outside his state.
Which session formats are available for remote work?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefADHD

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

40+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English